8 Online Book Clubs to Join in 2025

Last updated on 9 December 2024

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Are you looking to connect with other readers and chit-chat about books? Honeslty, online book clubs might just be the way to go. Online communities are for sure on the rise – although, are Facebook Groups are still a thing? – which means that for us bookish peeps out there in the world, we can easily find online book clubs to join.

There are people out there in the internet world who are YOUR people. You’ve just got to find them.

In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at eight online book clubs (okay and a bonus!) that are worth checking out this year. I’ll tell you a little bit about the book club, who runs it (if applicable), what sorts of bookish things they get up to other than reading, and how you can join! Whether you’re into contemporary fiction, non-fiction, or classic literature, there’s a book club out there for you. (And hey! If there isn’t, maybe it’s time YOU start one 😉)

So, let’s get started and explore some of the best online book clubs that you can join today!

8 Online Book Clubs to join this year

1. Reese’s Book Club
2. The New York Public Library and WNYC Book Club
3. Goodreads
4. The StoryGraph Buddy Reads
5. Fable
6. Oprah’s Book Club
7. Modern Mrs Darcy
8. Well-Read Black Girl
9. Bonus!

Reese’s Book Club

Reese’s Book Club is a book club founded by none other than the wonderful Reese Witherspoon. It’s a great platform for book lovers as each month Reese selects a book she loves that centres around a woman and shares it with the club members.

The club provides an opportunity to join a community of fellow readers and participate in discussions about the selected book. The other cool thing about it is that you also get to hear from Reese about her thoughts on the book, and sometimes she interviews the author, too.

While it’s big and popular and it may be harder to make bookish friends, it’s a great way to read a broader range of titles and take part in a worldwide club.

The New York Public Library and WNYC Book Club

The New York Public Library and WNYC Book Club is a collaborative book club that brings together the resources and audiences of the New York Public Library and WNYC radio station, which is really cool! I love the fact that they’ve teamed up together for a book club.

Like all online book clubs, joining up is a great way to connect with other readers and engage in thoughtful discussions on important topics. By joining the book club, you get to chat with members of the community about all the cool books you’re reading, as well as attend virtual author talks and throw your name in the hat for book giveaways.

How to join the New York Public Library and WNYC Book Club

Possibly one of the easiest book clubs to join, you simply:

1. Head to either the New York Public Library book club page on the website
2. Sign up
3. Once you sign up, you will receive regular updates on the latest book club picks, discussion questions, and upcoming events

Goodreads

You’re probably well aware of Goodreads if you’re a book lover. Goodreads is a social media platform for book lovers that offers a range of features, and if you use the Group feature, you can create a book club.

How to start a book club on Goodreads

1. To start a book club on Goodreads, first, you need to create an account if you don’t have one already.
2. Once you have an account, go to the “Groups” drop-down from your profile photo in the top right-hand corner.
3. Click on the “Create a Group” link on the right of this Groups page.
4. From there, you can choose a name and description for your book club, as well as set the privacy settings, rules, topics, affiliate website and more.
5. You can then also invite members to join and start your book club!

The StoryGraph Buddy Reads

The StoryGraph is a social media platform and reading tracker for book lovers that offers a wide range of features to help users discover new books, track their reading progress, and connect with like-minded readers. You can read all about The StoryGraph here in my ultimate review.

One of the most popular features of The StoryGraph is the Buddy Reads programme, which functions as a book club for users who want to read and discuss books with others. Buddy Reads allows users to create or join reading groups with others who are interested in the same book or genre, just like a book club!

How to start a Buddy Read on The StoryGraph

1. Go to the book’s page you want to read and select ‘Start a buddy read’ located under the review section to the right.
2. Click on the link to be taken to a page where you can enter all the details about the Buddy Read, including a description where you can add any extra information such as start date, suggested checkpoints, links to additional resources, and any other logistics.
3. To invite others to join the Buddy Read, you can use the Suggestions feature or enter the usernames of the people you want to invite.
4. You can even set an optional End Date for the Buddy Read.
5. Once you’ve entered all the details you want, click ‘Create’ and your friends will be sent a notification to join the Buddy Read.

It’s that simple!

Fable

Fable is an online website that provides a community for book lovers to come together and discuss their favourite books. Basically, it’s a book club website! The platform offers a range of book clubs that cater to different interests, including fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and more. You can join a book club that aligns with your interests and participate in online discussions with other members of that book club.

As a member of Fable, you can also create your own book clubs or join private ones with friends, which makes it a really cool website to connect with people you haven’t met before but also connect more with your friends.

How to sign up to fable

1. Go to the Fable website and click the “Join Fable” button in the top right corner.
2. You can sign up with your email address or your Facebook or Google account.
3. If you sign up with your email address, you will need to provide your name, email, and password to create your account.
4. Once you have created an account, you can browse the different book clubs and join the ones that interest you. You can also create your own book club and invite others to join.
5. Once you have joined a book club or created your own, you can start participating in discussions and connecting with other readers who share your interests.

Oprah’s Book Club

Did you know the legendary Oprah Winfrey has a book club?! How fun is that?! And she’s had it running since 1996.

The club focuses on promoting and discussing books that have been personally selected by Oprah, much like Reese Witherspoon’s book club, and often features books that highlight issues related to social justice, identity, and personal growth.

Like the other online book clubs, Oprah’s Book Club offers a range of resources and activities for members, including author interviews, online discussions, and book giveaways. The book club has a large following and has become a significant influence on the publishing industry, often leading to increased sales and widespread popularity for the selected books. You might actually see books that have Oprah’s metaphorical stamp of approval on them!

How to join Oprah’s Book Club

1. Head to Oprah’s Book Club website
2. From there you’ll be able to watch an introduction video from Oprah about the latest book club pick
3. You’ll also be invited to join her live on Oprah Daily on a certain date to discuss the book of the month
4. You can also catch the live discussions on  Instagram and Facebook.

Modern Mrs Darcy

The Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club is an online book club founded by blogger and author Anne Bogel in 2012. The club is named after the character Elizabeth Bennet Darcy from Jane Austen’s classic novel “Pride and Prejudice,” in case that wasn’t clear.

This is actually a paid members book club, and it offers a monthly reading selection, with members discussing the book through an online forum and participating in virtual discussions with the author or experts on the book’s topic. In addition to the monthly selection, the club also offers a variety of other reading-related resources and events, such as book recommendations, author interviews, and reading challenges.

The Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club has a large and active community of readers, and it is known for its friendly and supportive vibe. It is a popular choice for readers who are looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with other book lovers and discover new books, and there are tons of reviews from members who rave about it.

I haven’t tried it myself but it looks like a really great option for an online book club!

How to join the Modern Mrs Darcy book club

1. Head to Modern Mrs Darcy website
2. Navigate to the Book Club page
3. Choose which subscription to the book club you’d like to grab (monthly, annually or quarterly)
4. Enter your account information, billing information and payment information
5. Hit Submit and Checkout and you’re in!

Well-Read Black Girl

Well-Read Black Girl is a book club and online community founded by author Glory Edim in 2015. The community is dedicated to celebrating the voices and stories of Black women writers, with a focus on creating a space for Black women readers to connect, share their love of literature, and promote the work of Black women authors.

The Well-Read Black Girl book club reads and discusses a variety of books written by Black women, including both classic and contemporary literature. The community also hosts in-person events, such as author talks, panel discussions, and writing workshops.

How to join the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club

1. Head to the website
2. Navigate to the Book Club page
3. Scroll to the bottom and enter your name and email address and click ‘sign up’
4. This will give you access to updates about upcoming events, book recommendations, and other resources.

Bonus: The StoryGraph Book Clubs

Launched in April 2024, The StoryGraph has an official book clubs feature now! While you can definitely still use the Buddy Reads and Readalongs features as listed above, the Book Club features is going to give you a lot more customisation, and allow you to really interact and have great discussions with your club.

You can learn all about the StoryGraph Book Clubs here, and also how you can set up your own book club!

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Joining an online book club is a great way to connect with other readers, discover new books, and engage in meaningful discussions. And there are heaps you can find online and jump on board with, both free and membership-based.

Have you ever thought about joining online book clubs? Do any of these sound like your kind of jam? Let me know in the comments!